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The conflict in Bahrain may seem small compared to Libya – the country produces only 40,000 barrels of crude oil a day, a tiny fraction of world supply, and it economy is miniscule. But the religious nature of the unrest in the country has some potentially major implications for the world economy. “If the current Sunni regime is …
Canadians have to pay as of today. The new digital subscription plan rolls out in the U.S. on March 28, 2011.
In a new report card-like report evaluating the six largest banks in California, every bank received a failing grade in at least two of the six “subjects” that ranged from basic checking to overdraft protection.
Follow this link (thanks Fat Wallet) to print out a coupon that’ll knock 30% off in-store purchases at Old Navy, The Gap, or Banana Republic. The coupon is valid from March 17 to 20, and the retailers are giving 5% of all purchases to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Last month, I asked in this space if the global recovery was becoming a sure thing. Some economists had started to become buoyant about the world’s economic prospects and boosted their growth projections, but I had a few doubts. There seemed to be too many risks hanging about out there to be fully comfortable that we had finally …
It’s more than just what on the floor (Photo: Mike Segar/REUTERS)
For the second day in the row, the US stock market plunged, and then bounced back. Hurt, yes, but shares were not beaten, even as investors had to worry about the double whammy of concerns of nuclear contamination in Japan and a housing report that showed new home …
The national average appearing under the pillows of recently de-toothed children is now $2.52 a pop. That’s up 18% from the average of a year ago ($2.13). And the increase, according the group that conducts this annual poll, is a strong indication that the economy is improving. Either that or the black market for kids’ incisors is as hot as gold.
The Children’s Place has marked down all sorts of apparel for babies, boys, and girls by 40%, and when you use the coupon code D2DTGF3Z2C (thanks Buxr), you’ll get an extra 15% knocked off. The code is valid for purchases made by March 17.
Last spring’s initiative to cap ATM fees at 50¢ per transaction went nowhere. In fact, ATM fees are heading in the opposite direction: Chase machines are now testing out fees of $4 and $5 a pop, and the fees are expected to increase and spread.
For thoughtful, insightful answers—or at least discussions with some funny comments—about these and other pressing consumer issues, here’s a roundup of recent posts and stories. The list even includes a special bonus question: What’s the difference between a collection and junk?
After a stress-inducing day on Wall Street, investors have finally woken to the potential dangers to the world economic order posed by the giant earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The Japanese economy is the world’s third-largest, and its companies play important roles in everything from heavy industry to high-tech to finance. There is …
It is possible to lose your house but still wind up getting some money when it’s sold at auction. But many former homeowners miss out, totally unaware of the potential windfall.
